Baker v. GE Retail Sales Finance, Inc. et al

Filing 60

ORDER LIFTING STAY. Signed by Judge ARMSTRONG on 10/6/11. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/7/2011)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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OAKLAND DIVISION

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10 ROBERT BAKER, et al.,

Plaintiffs,

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Case No: C 10-5261 SBA
ORDER

vs.

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Defendants.

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In a letter dated September 21, 2011, the parties have requested that the Court lift the

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stay in this action. In the letter, the parties indicate that Plaintiff intends to file a motion for

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leave to file an amended complaint. On calendar for November 8, 2011 is Plaintiff’s

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motion to remand and a Case Management Conference. Based on judicial economy

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considerations, the Court finds that Plaintiff’s motion for leave to file an amended

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complaint should be heard on the same date as Plaintiff’s motion to remand. Accordingly,

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the stay in this action is LIFTED. The hearing on

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Plaintiff’s motion to remand and the Case Management Conference currently scheduled for

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November 8, 2011 are VACATED. Plaintiff shall file his motion for leave to file an

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amended complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of this Order. Upon filing his

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motion for leave to file an amended complaint, Plaintiff shall notice the hearing on

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Plaintiff’s motion for leave to file an amended complaint and shall re-notice Plaintiff’s

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motion for remand and Case Management Conference to the next available hearing date so

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that the motions may be heard and Case Management Conference may proceed on the same

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date. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 78(b) and Civil Local Rule 7-1(b), the

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Court, in its discretion, may resolve the motion without oral argument. The parties are

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advised to check the Court’s website to determine whether a court appearance is required.

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Prior to the date scheduled for the Case Management Conference, the parties shall meet and

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confer and prepare a joint Case Management Conference Statement. Plaintiff is responsible

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for filing the joint statement no less than seven (7) days prior to the conference date. The

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joint statement shall comply with the Standing Order for All Judges of the Northern District

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of California and the Standing Orders of this Court.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: October 6, 2011

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SAUNDRA BROWN ARMSTRONG
United States District Judge

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